Languages, Literature&Culture 402 - Fundamentals of Interpreting

This course introduces the complex task of spoken language interpreting, with a focus on developing critical-thinking, decision-making, cognitive skills related to interpreting, and basic interpreting skills. Coursework includes a historical overview of interpreting, typical settings, legal frameworks in different countries, codes of ethics and standards of practice in different subdomains, professional organizations, various theories and research in the field, role-play practice, and self-assessment.

This online class is taught in conjunction with Fundamentals of Interpreting (83888). Students must have demonstrable high proficiency in English and at least one Language Other than English. Before enrolling, students must fill out an application form at umass.edu/onlineTI, and provide detailed information about their linguistic proficiency. The form will automatically be sent to program director, Cristiano Mazzei. Students must wait to hear if they have been "accepted" from program director before enrolling.

$60 language reviewer fee